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| (n) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
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| (v) to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate |
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| (n) the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc.; facial appearance, mien |
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| (n) courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
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| (adj) puzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious |
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| (adj) conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done |
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| (adj) offensively self-assertive; excessively and arrogantly self-confident |
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| (adj) easily made angry, bad-tempered |
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| (n) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v) to provide such defense or protection |
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| (v) to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
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| (adj) firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding; (n) an extremely hard substance |
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| (adj) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; (n) a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending |
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| (adj) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor |
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| (v) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate, foil |
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| (n) something that is heavy or burdensom (especially an unwelcome responsibility); a stigma; blame |
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| (adj) needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
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| (v) to soften, make gentle; to calm, allay (as an emotion); to reduce in intensity |
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| (adj) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's) |
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| (n) a vague sense of approaching misfortune |
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| (adj, adv) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; (n) an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive or improvisation |
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| (n) tolerance and self-control (in the face of provocation), patience; the act of refraining from something, abstinence |
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| (v) to send or hand in (as money) to cancel (as a penalty or punishment), forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer |
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